MS Excel

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as how to create and format worksheets, use functions, create formulas, and more.

 In Part 2, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of the Microsoft Excel application, such as how to create and edit charts, sort and filter data, use advanced formulas, and more.

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program; learning how to use the software with Pitman Training shows that you’ve taken one of the best Excel courses available.

Our Microsoft Excel course is very flexible – you will have the freedom to take the Excel lessons at your own pace, based at one of our handy town or city centre locations, with support on hand should you need it.

This Excel course comprises several lessons, which provide a detailed but manageable study programme, so you can be confident about your new skills in the workplace.

Having completed your Microsoft Excel course, you could add Microsoft PowerPoint and Word to your list of achievements. Or you could give your career a serious boost by completing one of our highly respected diplomas, in Bookkeeping or Microsoft Office, which could help maximise your career potential.

Comprising ten lessons this course covers areas such as creating worksheets, formatting text, simple and complex formulas; handling rows and columns, autocomplete, using styles, headers and footers, average, max and min functions and using charts.

Is This for You?

• Part 1 is designed for those who wish to learn how to use this powerful spreadsheet program. You will learn the key concepts and techniques necessary to work with Excel’s most commonly used features and functions.
• Part 2 is for those who are proficient with the basic concepts and features of Excel and wish to increase their productivity and enhance their spreadsheet skills using Excel’s intermediate and advanced-level features.

Aims And Objectives:

• Microsoft Excel is one of the most commonly used spreadsheet program, whether used in businesses for customer data and accounting purposes or at home for household budgets. Having proven skills in this software will demonstrate to employers that you have had practical, hands-on experience and give you full confidence in your ability to navigate your way around the software with ease.
• If you are looking to gain a qualification, this course is designed to prepare you for the City & Guilds Spreadsheet Processing Techniques Intermediate Exam, MCAS test and ECDL Advanced Spreadsheet exam.

Modules:

• Part 1
• Module 1: Introduction to Excel
• The Excel 2019 Window; Mouse Basics in Excel; Backstage View
• Module 2: Creating Workbooks
• Entering Text and Numbers; Creating Basic Formulas; Relative References; Order of Operations; Working with Ranges
• Module 3: Saving and Sharing Workbooks
• Saving a Workbook; File Extension; Sharing, Exporting, and Publishing Files
• Module 4: Navigating Workbooks
• Opening Files; Working with Larger Files; Creating Freeze Panes; Split Screen
• Module 5: Page Setup and Print Options
• Headers and Footers; Print Titles; Working with Comments; Page Setup Options; Printing Workbooks
• Module 6: Working with Rows, Columns, and Cells
• Adding and Deleting Rows, Columns, and Cells; Changing Column Width and Row Height
• Module 7: Moving Data
• Cut, Copy, and Paste; Copying Formulas
• Module 8: Formulas and Functions
• Overview of Formulas; Creating Formulas Using Functions; Using Absolute Values
• Module 9: Working with Sheets
• Adding, Deleting, Renaming, and Grouping Sheets; Additional Sheet Tab Options; 3-Dimensional Formulas
• Module 10: Formatting Worksheets
• Formatting Cells; Formatting Numbers; Borders and Shading; Formatting a Range of Cells as a Table; Using Styles and the Format Painter; Protecting Sheets; Using the Fill Handle and Creating Custom Lists
• Part 2
• Module 1: Using Charts
• Creating Charts; Types of Charts; Editing Charts; Using Graphics to Enhance Charts; Linking Chart Titles; Creating Sparklines
• Module 2: Working with Names
• Creating Range Names; Managing Names; Using Names in Formulas
• Module 3: Sorting and Filtering Data
• Removing Duplicate Rows; Sorting Data; Filtering Data; Using Advanced Filters
• Module 4: Outlining and Subtotaling Data
• Creating an Outline; Adding Subtotals
• Module 5: Working with Views
• Arranging Files; New Window Feature; Custom Views
• Module 6: Linking Files
• Creating Formulas Between Files; Working with Links; Consolidating Data
• Module 7: Advanced Formula Creation
• Using IF Statements; Using Functions to Look Up Data; Working with Data Validation; Formula Auditing; Using the Watch Window
• Module 8: Overview of PivotTables and PivotCharts
• PivotTables; PivotCharts; Slicers
• Module 9: Customizing Excel
• Excel Options; Customizing the Ribbon; Modifying Workbook Properties
• Module 10: Additional Excel Features
• Text to Columns; Conditional Formatting; Hyperlinks; the Spell Checker and Translate Features; Quick Analysis Tool; the Document Inspector; Import Data from a Text / CSV File